FootyMAD's Boston United match preview

Last updated : 12 March 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Northampton Town v Boston United fixture

Northampton prepare to entertain Boston United at Sixfields on Saturday evening, aiming to preserve their record of never having lost at home to the visitors. The Cobblers have drawn both of the previous games against their opponents, however.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Sixfields was just last season, in November 2002, as the Cobblers squeezed past their rivals by a scoreline of 3-2 in a F.A. Cup match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sat 13 DecBoston Utd.1 - 1NorthamptonLD3
2002/2003Sat 16 NovNorthampton3-2Boston Utd.FAC
1926/1927Thu 02 DecNorthampton2 - 1Boston Utd.FAC
1926/1927Sat 27 NovBoston Utd.1 - 1NorthamptonFAC

Recent respective form guides

Northampton Town are showing reasonable home form, having won four and lost two from the last six played. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Cobblers in those games, with 7 conceded.

The away form of Boston Utd. is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. Pilgrims have conceded 8 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Northampton lie just outside the playoff positions in the Nationwide League Division Three, picking up 51 points from their 35 games so far. Boston Utd. are currently lying in 20th place in Nationwide League Division Three having mustered a points tally of 39 from their 34 matches played.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Northampton64028512
Boston Utd.6213567

FootyMad's prediction ...

With the Cobblers being in decent shape at home at the moment, I am pleased to predict that this match should result in nothing other than a comfortable home win. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Northampton Won 4 successive home games.
8 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 14 .
Boston Utd. Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 5 away matches.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.